My dog is dry heaving, vomiting, and straining. Could it be bloat?

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Hi..my dog has been dry heaving and vomited a couple of times. He also looks like he's straining to go to toilet. Hes approx 2yo. Not sure of exact breed I but he's a large dog that looks as though he is a staffy cross breed. Any advice would be great thanks. Pet's info: Dog | American Staffordshire Terrier | Male | unneutered

Dr. Macartney, BVet Med, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

I am sorry to hear you are dealing with these concerning issues with Luey. With a history of dry heaving, vomiting and constipation I would be worried about a few different potentially serious conditions. For example, a forgein body, such as a sock, lodge in his gastrointestinal tract causing a blockage, gastric, infection and a condition called bloat. Here are the signs to watch for just in case, if you notice what seems to be the start of bloat, take Luey to the vet straight away. The sooner he receives help the better the outcome.   Early signs;  Acts restless  Increased Drool  Stomach appears swollen  Look anxious  Look at his stomach  Paces  Tries to vomit, but it is unproductive    As the condition progresses;  Collapse  Pale gums  Be short of breath  Feel weak  Rapid heart rate Due to the potential seriousness of the causes of these clinical signs I would advise taking Luey to the vet as soon as you can. They will perform a physical exam and palpate his abdomen. They may also need to take X-rays to visualise what is happening with his gastrointestinal tract. Best of luck to you both.

My dog is dry heaving, vomiting, and straining. Could it be bloat?

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